Saturday, December 22, 2007

just a few hats

Amazing. I seem to be on some sort of post roll. I don't think I have ever posted more than two days in a row, let alone five. And, I may have a couple more before the big day.Just a few hats I wanted to share. First up, for my husband. I initially wanted to make this for both boys, but the small is fairly large, so it will be going to my husband instead. I have another one on the needles that will be given to my father in law.Pattern: Inca Alpaca Garter Ridge Hat, Glorious Knitting.Yarn: Inca Marl by Classic Elite, 3 hanks.Needles: size 101/2, I used double points for the whole hat.Notes: I think this hat is too cool. And done in garter stitch is super quick. Next up. Also going to my husband.Pattern: Simple Hat from Cables Untangled.Yarn:Cascade 220, super wash. 2 balls.Needles: size 7Notes: I LOVE this hat. I mean, really love it. I want one. Maybe in chocolate. Or white.And, for Libby. Because she wanted a hat with ear flaps and braids to match her coat.Pattern:Thorpe, designed by Kirsten Kapur.Yarn:Mauch Chunky, 1 ball apple, 1 ball spice.Needles: I used 10's because I didn't have double points in 9.Notes: This is the cutest, quickest knit ever. And of course, perfectly written. I want to make them for Birthday gifts for my kids friends. Honestly, I bet you have some chunky yarn in your stash, and the pattern is free, you could whip one up tonight. And you have to love a pattern that forces you to learn a new skill. I learned the half double crochet stitch. And, I must say, I loved it.

leslie, i love those hats. You must make that one with the earflaps for yourself in chocolate, or chocolate and white would be great too.Love reading all your posts lately! so fun looking at all your handmade gifts. Your pictures are so fantastic, really. you should be a professional photographer!

oops! clicked the wrong button and deleted the comment, take two --- love your hats! I always enjoy reading your blog and look forward to all the great things you knit for friends and family. Thank you for sharing. I want to wish you and your family a Merry Christmas!Martha

wow you are on a roll!! Love the garter stitch hat. The floppiness is too cute. I wish I had someone who would appreciate it but today in California it was nearly 78 degrees today. Oh well, may have to make one anyway :O)

I wish I could turn back the clock and knit them all for my own family members... ah well---I need to get to work on my own last minute knitted gift (what was I thinking putting off my knitting for the last day? I should have put off my sewing!)... Great work on your gifts! Happy holidays.

i did start the flap one for jane....got all the way to the flaps and realized it was way too big (and i was using a bulky on size 8's) so i frogged it. gonna make it next week - great great pattern. thanks for sending me the link.